Fat Loss Nutrition - The Big Fat Lies

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions. Yet more people than ever are on a diet. So what is going wrong? The fact that diet foods such as low-fat and low-carb products are a $7.6 billion-a-year business might have something to do with it. The food industry keeps you fat with processed foods, so it can sell you more diet products. Avoiding both is one of the key factors in fat loss nutrition. Getting the basics of fat loss nutrition right, along with the right kind of exercise, will lead to weight loss. The problem with many diets is that they are not balanced. They cannot be maintained long-term. And when you stop dieting, the weight piles back on. Focus on fat loss nutrition, rather than actual weight loss. An approximate guide is that for every 3 grams of protein at a meal you need to have 4 grams of carbohydrate and 1.5 grams of fat. More important still is the type of fat, carbohydrate and protein you eat. Good Fats and Bad Fats Quality fat, not low-fat, is the secret to fat loss nutrition. **End Summary** Topics: fat loss nutrition]]> fat loss]]> nutrition]]> weight loss]]> health]]> obesity]]> fitness]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Health writer and nutritionist Natalie Beech writes informatively about a variety of health topics, including fat loss nutrition and healthy weight loss. If you want to find out more about the surprising facts about fat loss nutrition and healthy weight loss, go to the Fatloss-Fitness Website Click here to get your own unique version of this article .

Heartburn Relief - Is Baking Soda The Solution?

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500

You probably know of 'Grandma's Remedy' of a little baking soda in a glass of water to soothe the burning sensation of heartburn or acid reflux. But before you try this, you need to know some things about using baking soda or any antacid as a heartburn remedy. What Is Heartburn and How Can Baking Soda Help? Some people suffer heartburn after eating too quickly or eating particular foods. Heartburn arises from stomach acid squirting up into your esophagus (the tube that leads down from your mouth to your stomach). This ˜acid reflux' irritates the lining of the esophagus and creates pain. As the pain was felt in the chest, it was referred to as heartburn although it has nothing to do with the heart. It is important, however, to find the causes of the acid reflux and eliminate the symptoms of heartburn as they can often mask the more serious symptoms of heart disease. In mild heartburn, drinking a little water can help reduce the burning sensation by diluting the acid. Saliva produced in the mouth is naturally alkaline and so can neutralize the acid. **End Summary** Topics: heartburn]]> acid reflux]]> indigestion]]> antacids]]> baking soda for heartburn]]> health]]> heartburn medication]]> heartburn relief]]> heartburn remedy]]> ]]> About the Author: ]]> Get more of Natalie's superb writing on heartburn at The Heartburn Relief Website You can get a unique content version of this article .

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Fat Loss Nutrition - The Big Fat Lies

Heartburn Relief - Is Baking Soda The Solution?